Monthly Archives: June 2016
17 year-old-girl finally laid to rest after her mother burnt her alive over marriage...
Pakistan honour killing
The funeral of a teenage girl from Lahore, who was allegedly burnt alive by her own mother for marrying a man without...
Choo choo hoo-ha: HS2’s unconfirmed plans are blocking the enhancement of Leeds
The proposed HS2 high speed train route could prevent a planned new office block development in the heart of Leeds’s so-called ‘South Bank’ going...
Prime Minister’s Ramadan message
The Prime Minister sends his greetings to all Muslim communities for the holy month of Ramadan, in Britain and around the world.
He says: “It’s...
Mountainous money-raisers: Adventurers raise five figure sum for charity
Hiking heroes from a Birmingham-based charity have been feeling adventurous this month after completing their 10th Yorkshire ‘Three Peaks Challenge’ on 29th May.
SEWA-UK, which...
The spirit’s still strong over 30 years on
Bangladeshi Youth Organisation recognised for its work in the community
On Thursday 2nd June, children, young people and local residents showed off their amazing awards...
Tributes to an icon: Muhammad Ali (1942-2016)
Muhammad Ali will forever be known as one of the most inspirational boxers in history and one of the greatest sportsmen the world has...
Mr T’s shake stack tease: Shaking up Facebook…milkshake style
Mr T’s in Bradford isn’t named after The A-Team star but it certainly has an A-star menu that covers all the favourites; from Parmesans...
‘Kill them strongly’
Pro-terrorist hackers used secretive messaging app to share contacts
A pro- Daesh hacking group have published a chilling ‘kill list’ which includes the names of 39 Brits as...
JANAN: Taking brilliance to a whole new level
Flagship store expansion officially opens in Bradford
For the past five years, one name in fashion has grown faster than any other in Bradford, as...
Quest for Curry Capital Commences
Familiar faces aiming for sixth successive title for Bradford
Four restaurateurs from Bradford are coming together to cook up some delicious delights...it can only mean...
Chocolatey charity: Fudge cake delivery hoping to raise £15,000
Ramadan is a time for giving and for two charitable friends from Bradford, an extra ‘sweet’ way of doing this has been cooked up.
Amjad...
Brutal beauty
McLaren Special Ops produces just 25 units of limited edition MSO Carbon Series LT
Just saying the name McLaren conjures wild images of a hysterically...
Writer in residence
Author Sunjeev Sahota will share his writerly insight with students
An author who was recently awarded the South Bank Sky Arts Awards literature prize, for...
China bans fasting in Ramadan
Civil servants, students and teachers in a predominantly Muslim region of China have been told they are not allowed to fast during the Islamic...
Breeding warriors: Teen boxing ace lands National Title
A 14-year-old ‘giant of a boxer’ has seized the Class B National Schoolboy’s Title in the 65KG division, becoming Warrior Breed’s second national champion...
Three arrested after fatal shooting
Would-be father killed just one month before baby’s due date
Detectives investigating the death of a Bradford man have arrested three men on suspicion of...
Police adopt key community hubs this June so locals can engage with officers
Post Office PC’s
Wakefield Police are to partner with the Post Office this June to give residents a ‘first class’ chance to engage with local...
£70,000 pledged at charity dinner: Give a Gift on target for six-figure fundraising goal
A charitable initiative, set up in Leeds three years ago to bring Muslim communities together in aid of local charities , is preparing to...
Hitting the Royal High notes
Wibsey Primary pupils pen Her Majesty a melody
The Queen is so regal that she manages to squash in two birthdays a year.
On 21st...
Rashid’s renewal: New contract at Yorkshire for bowling ace
Yorkshire leg spinner Adil Rashid has put pen to paper on a new three-year-contract at the reigning County champions, keeping him at Headingley until...
